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Clinging to Korea’s past, tile by tile

Jeffrey Bailey — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:44:12 +0000

In this city of high-rise apartments and hyper-hip coffee shops selling lattes for eight dollars, maintaining hanoks is a dedication to a slowly disappearing piece of history.

In two neighborhoods, a pair of hanoks – traditional Korean houses, both built more than 100 years ago – are carefully preserved. One is a museum, the other a renovated house; these hanoks remain largely as they always have been, even as Seoul continues its vertical climb around them.

On an autumn afternoon – what turned out to be the last day of work before a new South Korean winter arrived – Choi Jae Pil, a certified master craftsman, or wa-gong in Korean, and three colleagues were putting the finishing touches on a section of the roof to the Bukchon Traditional Cultural Center in the ancient city Bukchon Hanok Village. Mr. Choi has been restoring hanoks for almost 45 years. It feels perfectly at home among the black clay tiles that cover the gently sloping roofs of the wooden and stone block buildings.

The district, which has about 900 hanoks, including private homes, guesthouses, restaurants and teahouses, attracts large numbers of tourists all year round. And the cultural center, once home to a prominent Korean family, houses a visitors center and museum with about a dozen rooms explaining the history and building techniques of the hanok style. Like any century-old house, it needs regular repairs.

Today, that work at one point resembled the warm-up before a baseball game, when workers on the ground threw blobs of clay mixed with lime to a colleague on the scaffolding, who then rounded them up to another colleague on the roof. The clay was then poured into place at the bottom of one of several vertical rows of tiles so that it would act as a sort of stabilizer to hold the row in place. And the rows, in turn, help hold together the larger horizontally curved tiles, called giwa tiles, that drape a traditional Korean roof.

Mr. Choi and his colleagues are all giwa craftsmen, certified by a department of the South Korean government that also mandates basic practices.

“The tiles must be installed by a craftsman certified by the Korean government,” said Mr. Choi, now 78, as he oversaw workers filling the last few cracks in the roof tiles with clay. “And the tiles that were made up to 200 years ago, for example, are so much better than those made in the past 50 years. We want to keep that.”

The giwa tiles, made of cast and fired clay, are each shaped like a semi-flattened U (which workers call the feminine tiles) and are arranged in horizontal rows along the roof, almost like bumps or scales, which are pressed into place held by more vertical U-shaped tiles (the males) inverted on either side, about every 8 inches or so. No nails or pins are used. Everything is connected and held in place like a jigsaw puzzle.

“We replace the mud that holds the male tiles in place and repair cracks and erosion in the female tiles, which are most exposed to the elements and where water drains from the roof,” said Kim Hyun Woo, assistant director at the Hanok. Policy Department of the Seoul Municipal Government, as he gestured toward one of the rooftops. (He is also certified as a traditional carpenter.)

“The process of cleaning and repairing is like cleaning the scales of a dragon,” Mr Kim added. “They have to be done in an exact and delicate way.”

Although the division estimates there are 85,000 hanoks across South Korea, Seoul’s rapid urbanization has reduced their numbers in the city from about 22,000 in 2006 to about 8,000 in 2020. Mr Choi said fewer young people are taking up the craft of are taking on the task of restoring hanoks as they are lured away by better-paying jobs in South Korea’s strong economy. But he is hopeful that this will change.

“There are young people learning the trade, but mainly outside Seoul,” he said. “It’s not going to disappear, but it is difficult manual work.”

A couple in Seoul, Park GoodWon and Boo YoungJin, know a thing or two about hard work when it comes to restoring a hanok house. Theirs has five rooms, with wooden beams and wooden sliding doors, centered around a courtyard of about 12 square meters, and is located in the Jongno-gu district, about a mile from Bukchon Hanok village.

The couple has spent the past seven years refurbishing their 150-year-old hanok, which stands in stark contrast to the sleek apartments that have come to define Seoul’s skyline and the city’s economic boom of the past 25 years.

“When we bought the house it had a suspended ceiling, so we had to remove it and renovate the original ceiling, which took about six months,” said Mr Park, now 65, who leads Taoist meditation groups in one of the five rooms of the house. “The ceilings and wood all had to be repainted and cleaned. More than fifty windows and doors also had to be cleaned.”

They also had the house rewired, with the new wiring running along the original beams in a delicate line of red and blue.

The design of most Hanok houses was based on the buildings of the Joseon Dynastywhich lasted from 1392 to 1910. Many hanoks were built in the last decades of that dynasty, although Mr. Kim of Seoul’s hanok division said most of the hanoks left today were built in the 1920s and 1930s, since the centuries-old design remained popular even after the dynasty ended.

“It was during the Japanese occupation, especially in the first few decades of the 20th century, that the country was introduced to modernity,” he said. “But it happened in a powerful way.”

As a result, the restoration of many hanoks has been about undoing that modernity – and memories of the Japanese occupation – and reclaiming Korean heritage.

“We thought if we bought this house we could fix it the way we wanted,” said Ms. Boo, 51, a retired civil servant. “It’s in our style, our taste and our touch, but we weren’t prepared for how much work it would be.”

“Ignorance guarantees courage,” she added, laughing.

The restoration also included installing stones that were once heated under the floors in traditional Korean “ondol” style to the courtyard, was a full-time job. The whole process was finally completed in early 2017 – seven years after Mr Park and Ms Boo bought the house. They did not want to say how much it all cost.

“When we finished everything, I could tell the house was dancing in a way,” Mr. Park said. “Think of it as if you haven’t had a bath for six decades, but then you clean yourself up. How would you feel?”

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If you know you are clinging to something that is no longer needed, let it go today

Jeffrey Bailey — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:49:00 +0000

OUR beloved astrologer Meg sadly passed away last year, but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protector Maggie Innes.

Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.

RAM

March 21 to April 20

The hot-headed and down-to-earth sides of yourself come together.

You have the tenacity to look at the numbers again and find a solution.

In terms of love, instead of acting based on how you feel, you can see the bigger picture, so you may need to adjust your routine for the time being.

Single? ‘The one’ talks slowly but falls quickly.

Your weekly horoscope for Wednesday

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

You have Saturn’s support to stick with what you know is good for a friendship or work relationship, even when pressure comes your way.

It is an important step to reserve your time and energy so that you save enough for yourself.

As for love, an introduction you assumed was far beyond your reach is actually longing to get closer.

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GEMINI

May 22 to June 21

Finding ways to control your thoughts and bring them into world order is the secret of success today.

With the determination of Saturn, the spirit of Mercury and the personal magic of Mars, you can make quite an impression without even realizing it.

A team of two or more people can rearrange themselves to include you.

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CANCER

June 22 to July 22

Adding a little more freedom to a friendship mix can be a challenge.

But you can see the benefits if you try, because someone chooses to get closer and give you more.

In terms of love, too, doubts fade away when you tap into the emotional power of your horoscope to provide unconditional support.

New love loves to sing.

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LION

July 23 to August 23

The mix of dedication and excitement in your chart is not to be missed.

The best way to use it is to reaffirm existing bonds with fun and imagination – something Leo excels at.

If you’re still looking for love, a recent date may have been too much too soon, but it’s still on your mind for a reason.

Find out.

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VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

There is extra money floating around and you can catch it by using your legendary observation skills.

You might get some great bargains and discover a gap in a well-known market, perhaps with a fashion slant.

You also identify talents in people close to you who can build a brilliant company.

Love chooses a healthy drink.

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A new working title looms on the horizon as the moon and Mercury discussCredit: Getty

LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

A new working title looms on the horizon as the moon and Mercury discuss.

Someone who gives you a nickname the first time you meet could be the key.

Your skills may be different, but deep down you share a dream.

The sun increases fitness energy and even if you don’t feel like it, it can go a long way toward kick-starting a health change.

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List of 12 zodiac signs

The traditional dates Mystic Meg uses for each board are below.

SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

It may seem like family members are pulling in many different directions and you can’t decide which one works for you.

The answer is: none, because you can find your own place.

When you read a website or newspaper for the first time, your price sensors may kick in.

Passion works best when giving and taking are equal.

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SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

It’s tempting to stop any process related to your home, from updating to changing it.

You might see what seems like a more attractive prospect, but Saturn urges you to stay the course.

New is not necessarily better.

The love is stretching, but you may not have noticed yet, so pay attention around noon.

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CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

If you know you’re clinging to something that’s no longer necessary—from outfits to friendships—let it go today.

With a schedule of calm, gentle acceptance, you can clean up with style.

The benefit is how much you appreciate what’s left.

Lucky numbers are already in your head, so set them free.

Receive the latest news Horoscope news about Capricorn including your weekly and monthly predictions

Passion works best when giving and taking are equalCredit: supplied

AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

You are the most loyal friend and partner, but there are limits.

Someone may have crossed this line without realizing it, so try to talk calmly before taking action.

But resist that urge to second-guess conversations.

Instead, listen to what is being said.

A money graph links money and passion prices to an “M” island.

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PISCES

February 19 to March 20

You are a one-time blend of sunshine and Saturn concentration.

This can lead to a yes or no decision for a business idea with a festive element.

It comes naturally to you to make people’s special days as good as possible.

In love? Don’t hide part of your heart.

Single? ‘The one’ has an undercover job.

Receive the latest news Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

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Behind the scenes of King Frederick's proclamation: Danish royal family shares intimate and VERY telling glimpses – from Queen Mary clinging to Princess Josephine to lonely Joachim watching an emotional balcony scene unfold

Sabir Ansary — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:41:37 +0000

The Danish royal family has shared some touching behind-the-scenes moments from yesterday's announcement.

King Frederik, 55, officially ascended the throne yesterday afternoon after Queen Margrethe, 83, abdicated following her 52-year reign.

The former monarch signed her historic abdication papers alongside her son and grandson Prince Christian, 18, present at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.

The Queen's last words before leaving the Council of State were: 'God save the King.'

After this, the new king addressed the crowd that had gathered outside the royal palace from the balcony.

Harrowing behind-the-scenes footage on the Danish royal family's Instagram page shows the moment Frederik nervously approached the balcony to make his first public appearance since becoming king.

The father of four – wearing his military regalia – took a deep breath as he looked to an aide for permission to walk onto the balcony.

From the palace you can see Queen Mary, who was dressed for the occasion in an elegant white dress by Soeren Le Schmidt, clinging to her daughter Princess Josephine.

The 13-year-old looked suitably smart in a black jacket with gold buttons and her hair half up, half down and secured with a bow.

As Prince Christian stood behind his mother and siblings, 16-year-old Princess Isabella – who wore a red coat – lovingly placed her hands on the shoulders of her younger brother, Prince Vincent.

The footage then jumps to Queen Mary walking out to the balcony to wave to the crowd of royal fans with her husband.

The couple appeared overcome with emotion as they shared a loving look before being joined by their four children.

From the palace, King Frederick's younger brother Prince Joachim – whose four children were stripped of their royal titles in January 2023 – thoughtfully took in the scene unfolding on the balcony.

Pictured: Queen Mary, 51, pictured clinging to her daughter, Princess Josephine, 16, who looked pretty in a black coat and pearls

King Frederick's younger brother Prince Joachim – whose children were stripped of their royal titles last year – looked pensive as he watched the emotional balcony scene from the palace.

The footage then jumps to Queen Mary walking out to the balcony to wave to the crowd of royal fans with her husband

The royal, 54, attended the ceremony without the support of his wife Princess Marie and their two children, Count Henrik, 14, and Countess Athena of Monpezat, 11.

After Queen Margrethe stripped her grandchildren of their royal titles, Joachim and his second wife moved with their children to Washington DC – where the royal family works as a defense industry attaché at the Danish embassy.

Tensions first arose in the Danish royal family after the monarch decided to strip four of her grandchildren of their HRH titles in 2022. She subsequently apologized for the timing of the announcement, but stood by the measure.

Joachim had spoken out against his mother's decision in the days that followed – claiming that his two children, Counts Nikolai, 24, and Felix, 21 – born from his first marriage to Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg – and Henrik and Athena , 'damaged thereby'.

The couple appeared overcome with emotion as they shared a loving look before being joined by their four children

The former monarch signed her historic abdication papers alongside her son and grandson Prince Christian, 18, present at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen

Poignant behind-the-scenes footage on the Danish royal family's Instagram page shows the moment Frederik nervously approached the balcony to make his first public appearance since becoming king

Months later, the sixth in line to the throne said there was a “lack of communication” within the royal family ahead of the shock announcement.

Joachim told Danish tabloid BT: 'There is a lot to work on. Communication was what was missing. Now we have met and we are on the right track.'

Ahead of the proclamation, a palace spokesperson said: “Prince Joachim will be present, but the children will go to school, there is no special reason.”

They then added that Queen Margrethe's youngest son will leave Denmark the next day to return to his home in the US.

The behind-the-scenes footage of the proclamation racked up more than 260,000 likes on Instagram – with the Royal Household captioning the clip: 'Long live the King!'

Queen Margrethe yesterday became the first Danish monarch to abdicate as monarch in 900 years.

The former queen's emotional last words before leaving the Council of State were: 'God save the King.'

King Frederik, Queen Mary of Denmark, rides in a carriage past the crowd of well-wishers back to Amalienborg Palace after a declaration of the king's accession to the throne

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces the enthronement of Danish King Frederik from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark share a kiss on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen

On Saturday evening, the Royal – who announced she would step down on New Year's Eve – listened to the crowd sing for her on the eve of her abdication.

Danish royalists took to the streets of Copenhagen this weekend, waving red and white flags in honor of their beloved Queen Margrethe.

In a video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, last night the crowd was seen singing to Margrethe outside Amalienborg, Margrethe's winter residence.

One of the windows of the palace was wide open so that she could hear those who came to sing to her.

People pass an image of Queen Margrethe in Copenhagen, Denmark, before she hands over the throne to her son on Sunday

The queen, known for her chain-smoking and flamboyant style, was seen in the clip walking around her home and peering out at the crowds.

Margrethe, who had said in the past that she would remain on the throne for life, did not give an exact reason for her decision to step down.

However, she said a major back operation she underwent in February last year had made her rethink her future.

“The operation obviously gave rise to reflection on the future – whether it was time to pass the responsibility to the next generation,” she said in her speech.

“I've decided this is the right time. On January 14, 2024, 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father, I will step down as Queen of Denmark.

“I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik.”

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https://www.india.com/news/india/gujarat-rains-iaf-chopper-rescues-two-civilians-clinging-to-electric-pole-in-flood-hit-junagadh-watch-6143407/Gujarat Rains : IAF Chopper rescues two civilians clinging to electric pole in flood-stricken Junagadh

Sabir Ansary — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:13:00 +0000

District Collector Anil Ranavasiya said the two villagers went to their farm on Friday evening but were unable to return due to the flooding.

The two civilians clung to a power pole in flood-stricken Junagadh before being rescued by an IAF helicopter. (Photo: Twitter)

Ahmedabad: Two civilians who clung to a power pole for hours to save themselves from flooding in Gujarat’s Junagadh district were rescued on Saturday by an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter, which had been called upon by the district administration to evacuate stranded civilians.

According to an official, the two civilians remained trapped by an electric pole for hours amid flooding in a low-lying area of Junagadh district of Gujarat due to heavy rainfall, PTI reported, adding that the Junagadh district administration sought help from an IAF helicopter During the air transport, the duo became stranded near Keshod taluka village in Sutrej after the area was flooded due to heavy rainfall.

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District Collector Anil Ranavasiya told PTI that the two villagers went to their farm on Friday evening but were unable to return due to the flooding.

A team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) failed in its attempt to rescue the duo, and they were eventually airlifted by the IAF helicopter at 4pm and taken to Jamnagar Air Station for a medical check, he said.

“Two individuals went to their farmland last night despite warnings from the local sarpanch. They were trapped there by heavy rainfall and climbed on a power pole after the area was flooded,” said the collector.

The duo used their mobile phones to make contact for their rescue, after which an NDRF team was called in, he said.

“Because the area is inland, the NDRF team was about 60 meters short of reaching them. When we realized it wouldn’t be able to save them, we requested the state to airlift the stranded men,” the officer said.

With the coordination of the state government, a helicopter was dispatched from Jamnagar Air Station and succeeded in rescuing them around 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM, he said.

According to officials, the NDRF’s rescue efforts had lasted 10 hours. However, they could not reach the men, who were stranded all night, due to the strong water current at the time.

The “Ghed region” or low-lying area poses a geographic challenge during the monsoon, as it is easily submerged by rainwater received from the upper basin and seasonal rivers.

Monsoon chaos

Several parts of Saurashtra-Kutch and South Gujarat districts experienced heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday, causing flooding in low-lying areas and flooding several villages from the monsoon rivers.

According to official data, Dharampur taluka in Valsad district and Khergam in Navsari district have received 189 and 186 mm of rainfall in 10 hours since 6 am on Saturday.

Parts of Valsad, Navsari, Junagadh, Amreli, Bharuch and Vapi received more than 100 mm of rain during this period.

The Meteorological Department of India (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy rainfall in remote places in Junagadh, Amreli, Navsari, Dangs and Valsad districts.

Several parts of the state are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall through July 5.

The IMD also advised fishermen not to venture along or beyond the Arabian Sea until July 3 due to inclement weather likely to prevail due to active monsoon conditions.

(with PTI inputs)

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Knick vs. Heat: brawls, nail biters and a clinging coach

Jeffrey Bailey — Fri, 12 May 2023 12:04:55 +0000

It was a basketball rivalry that came not from a thrilling comeback or a hard-fought series, but from a fight. And then it got even brighter – after another fight.

It took two setbacks in these NBA playoffs — the fifth-seeded Knicks over the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks — to get here. But the Knicks-Heat rivalry that burned in the late 1990s has unexpectedly been renewed in an Eastern Conference semifinal series that begins Sunday afternoon.

The teams’ staff are different from a quarter of a century ago, but many of their fans are not, and their long memories, of course, go back to the days of Pat Riley, Charles Oakley, Patrick Ewing and Tim Hardaway. And more than a few will have vivid images in their heads of a 5-foot-9 coach clinging to the leg of a 6-foot-10 player.

1997: The Fracas that started it all

The elements were there. Riley, who had managed the Knicks for three seasons, had become the Heat’s coach and there was bad blood over the move. The Heat eventually had to send the Knicks a first-round pick after it emerged they had tampered with Riley while he was still under contract.

The Eastern Conference semifinals did not cool things down. The Knicks were leading by three games to one, but the Heat were on their way to victory in Miami when, with two minutes left, things went wrong.

It started when Charles Oakley of the Knicks bumped into Alonzo Mourning of the Heat and was ejected. On the next play, Charlie Ward of the Knicks crouched and crashed into PJ Brown at knee height. Brown then picked up the 6-foot Ward and threw him out of bounds. This started a melee with many grabs and at least one obscene gesture. Riley got into a screaming game with Dontae’ Jones of the Knicks, who wasn’t even dressed for the game, and Jones exchanged words with some Miami fans.

The most crucial factor was that most of the Knicks team left the bench, and while they didn’t get deeply involved in the ruckus, this violated a hallowed NBA rule meant to limit fighting to those already on the field. stood in the field. Five Knicks are suspended – Ward, Patrick Ewing, Allan Houston, John Starks and Larry Johnson – and only one Heat player, Brown. It was a record for heavy post-season suspensions.

Because so many Knicks were suspended, the penalties were staggered: three Knicks would miss Game 6 and two would miss Game 7. The Knicks lost both games, losing their 3-1 lead and the series. Miami lost to the Chicago Bulls in the next round.

1998: ‘That’s cold. That’s cold.’

Everyone wanted a rematch, and they got it in the first round, as the Knicks—hampered because Ewing had only played 26 games that season due to a broken wrist—were the seventh seed. The New York Times headline in the series preview was “Gentlemen, Sharpen Your Elbows.”

With one second left in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, and the Knicks on the verge of tying the series at two games apiece, Mourning and Johnson became entangled under the basket. Punches were thrown and it all ended with the Knicks’ coach Jeff Van Gundy on the field, clinging to Mourning’s leg.

“I’m not an idiot,” Van Gundy said. ‘I didn’t attack anyone. I tried to get between the two guys, so no blows were thrown.

“I’ve never been one to let a man take me out,” Johnson said, “especially when it’s such a punk. There is still 1.4 left. That’s cold. That’s cold.” Both fighters were suspended for the final of the five-match series.

This time, however, the Knicks appeared to capitalize, winning Game 5, 98-81, and the series in Miami. They were eliminated by the Pacers in the next round.

1999: A Giant Murder

Round 3 came in a strike year when the regular season had lasted only 50 games. The shortened season produced some strange results, and the Knicks barely crept into the playoffs as the eighth seed. That gave them another first-round game against the Heat, who tied for the best record in the conference.

The teams traded wins and set up a deciding Game 5 in Miami. For once, the series’ most memorable moment involved basketball instead of throwing punches.

Trailing by 1, the Knicks entered the ball with 4.5 seconds remaining. Allan Houston got off a jumper from the free throw line. It bounced off the front of the rim, bounced off the board – and went in.

“It seemed like it stuck for two minutes, not two seconds,” said Houston. “It’s the biggest shot ever for me.”

“If we didn’t get the bounce, we’d be talking about something completely different,” he added.

The Knicks became the second eighth seed to beat a No. 1 seed, a feat matched by the Heat a few times since, including this season. They made it to the Finals in the chaotic season, losing to the San Antonio Spurs.

2000: A whisker of a difference

For the fourth time in four years, there was a Knicks-Heat series and for the fourth time it went the distance. In terms of pure basketball fun, this conference semifinal was probably the first of four matchups. The teams alternated wins for the first six games, which were decided by margins of 4, 6, 1 (in overtime), 8, 6, and 2 points.

Game 7 was in Miami and there was some hard fighting. With 12 seconds left, the Heat, trailing by 1, got the ball in. But Ewing and Johnson prevented Mourning from getting the ball, and Jamal Mashburn refused to shoot. That left the potential winner of the Heat game to an unlikely sharpshooter: Clarence Weatherspoon, who missed his jumper.

Latrell Sprewell got the rebound for the Knicks, but was ruled to have stepped out of bounds with two seconds left. But umpire Dick Bavetta ignored the call, and the Knicks won the game and series, their third straight over the Heat.

Angry Heat fans pelted the field with debris. “That’s why they call him Knick Bavetta,” Hardaway said. “It’s not right.”

The Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the conference finals.

The last two decades

Rivalries like Knicks-Heat don’t last forever, at least at that level of red-hot intensity.

After four consecutive playoff meetings, they have met only once in the intervening years, in 2012. The drama was not the same and the Heat, featuring LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, won in five.

But now the rivalry is back. The eighth-seeded Heat shocked the Bucks in five games, helping when Giannis Antetokounmpo left Game 1 early and missed Games 2 and 3. Butler scores 42 points.

The Knicks also beat the Cavs in five, their first playoff series win in a decade. Their defense kept Cleveland at 94.2 points per game and Jalen Brunson averaging 24 points.

Butler, Brunson and their teammates decide the series, not Oakley or Mourning. And maybe it’s played cleanly and a showcase for excellent fundamentals.

But forgive some fans for secretly rooting to see Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau hanging from Bam Adebayo’s legs.

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